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MSc - Master of Science
Abertay University
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Abertay University
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Abertay University
Full Time
JUN-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Abertay University
Part Time
FEB-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Abertay University
Part Time
JUN-25
2 years
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Overview
Drawing upon the expertise of academic staff across Games and Arts together with Games Technology and Mathematics, Abertay has track record in cutting-edge research that bridges the performing arts and videogames. This broad academic field encompasses academic support at Abertay from practitioner-researchers in disciplines such as game design, computer arts, theatre design, sound and music, and game and media studies. Many of our academic experts have games industry experience, and Performance and Play research also benefits from our Emergent Technology Centre.
Research in Performance and Play may cover studies of communities of practice, experimental practice-research utilising digital and traditional media, incorporation of screen technologies and extended reality (XR) applications into site-specific performance and art, and studies of performance audiences.
Abertay University is the lead partner for InGAME: Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise, an AHRC-funded R&D centre for Dundee’s games cluster. Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the games industry. Dundee is one of the UK’s oldest and most successful games hubs, and we have longstanding relationships with local, national and international game studios.
MSc by Research
The award of Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) demonstrates a practical ability to undertake research studies, a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or the application of original thought.
How long is an MSc by Research?
If you are studying full-time, you will be expected to complete the award in 12 months. The minimum period to receive this award is 10 months and the maximum is 14 months.
If you are studying part-time, you will be expected to complete the award in 24 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 20 months and the maximum is 28 months.
The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,829 per year
Students from Domestic
Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (for the additional two months) £150.
£4,829 per year
Students from Other UK
Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (for the additional two months) £150.
£14,750 per year
Students from EU
Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (additional 2 months) £150.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (additional 2 months) £150.